Discover the best of Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region over 6 days. Indulge in the gastronomy delights of the region, visit the medieval towers, Renaissance buildings, and UNESCO listed monuments in Ravenna, and be amazed by the famous automotive factories and museums.
| Commences | Concludes | Price (twin share per person) | Price (single supplement) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any date you choose | from $5,245 AUD |
Welcome to Emilia-Romagna, famous for Via Aemilia, the Roman path from Rimini to Piacenza that links one of Italy’s richest agricultural and gastronomy regions. The region is home to Parma ham, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and automotive factories of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Ducati. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the day at leisure to perhaps visit FICO World Eataly, the world’s largest agri-food park to learn, taste and discover all the good Italy has to offer.
Overnight: Italy, Bologna - Hotel Corona D'oro
or similar
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Bologna, famed for its towers, churches, UNESCO listed porticoes and the world’s oldest University. The afternoon is free to stroll around before an evening home cooking experience to learn the art of making the region’s famous Tortellini pasta.
Overnight: Italy, Bologna - Hotel Corona D'oro or similar
Discover Ravenna on a private guided walking tour, the capital of the Western Roman Empire boasting 8 UNESCO listed monuments. Afterwards, enjoy a typical lunch before returning to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Overnight: Italy, Bologna - Hotel Corona D'oro or similar
Depart to Modena, known for its Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati factories, Luciano Pavarotti and its gastronomical products such as tortellini, Lambrusco wine and balsamic vinegar. Stroll around its delightful centre before visiting a balsamic vinegar producer to enjoy a Balsamic tasting with lunch. Afterwards you will be taken to your hotel outside Parma (the first Italian city to be rewarded by UNESCO for its gastronomy) where the evening is at your leisure.
Overnight: Italy, Parma - Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello or similar
Visit Parma’s world-famous Prosciutto and Parmesan cheese producer at the famed Antica Corte Pallavicina farm. Visit its cheese factory, free range pigs, fruit and vegetable farm, the Culatello ham ageing room (caveau) and afterward, enjoy a delightful lunch at its Michelin star restaurant.
Overnight: Italy, Parma - Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello or similar
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